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increase

[in-krees, in-krees] / ɪnˈkris, ˈɪn kris /




Usage

What are other ways to say increase? To increase means to make greater, as in quantity, extent, or degree: to increase someone's salary; to increase the velocity; to increase the (degree of) concentration. Enlarge means to make greater in size, extent, or range: to enlarge a building, a business, one's conceptions. Augment, a more formal word, means to make greater, especially by addition from the outside: to augment one's income (by doing extra work).

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In contrast, the group that did not receive the hormone experienced an increase in visceral fat, which is typically seen during recovery from a hip fracture.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It finds the law will increase the cost of disposal between six and 14 times for common products, such as Windex bottles, made of polyethylene terephthalate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Announcing that the count at this year's vote would not start until 09:00 on Friday, the Electoral Management Board for Scotland said the measure would reduce costs and increase public engagement.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The S&P’s semiconductor and semiconductor-equipment sector accounted for more than 37% of the $8.64 trillion market-cap increase since lows reached in March, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Frequently use self-assessment as a means to improve future performance and to increase their effectiveness with those around them.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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